My girlfriend and I are seriously contemplating booking a week
liveaboard in May with Blackbeards Cruises, which depart Miami for the
Bahamas.
Has anyone been on one of their boats recently? Can u pls give use an

I'm planning a trip for the above time period.  Cost is not an issue
(as I'm going to splurge this trip) and I prefer liveaboards.  Where
do you think is the best place to go at this time of year?  The
options are:

anyone have a preference, and why. going 2/2/04 for 10 days

I have a friend in the States thinking of doing the Caymans in June or
July, i dont know if land based or liveaboard.
Could any of you with first hand knowledge give an indication of where is
best on land or what boats to stay clear of.

My friend and I have debated whether to try a Caribbean live aboard or go to
Belize this year.  My only Caribbean dive experience was Capt Don's Habitat
which was OK but kind of spoiled by the dive companions.
Since I am relatively inexperienced in this area I would appreciate

Two couples going to Bonaire in March. Have arranged for some boat diving
along with a truck and shore diving. Curious about tipping for the boat
dives. When (i.e., at the end of the two weeks or after each dive?) and how
much (i.e., tip as a group or couple or each?).

My wife, a few friends, and I are planning a trip to Cozumel in late summer.
A google search hasn't helped much in finding the information I was looking
for.  We've managed to find a deal that would be about $1000 per person for
7 nights at an Occidental resort (Occidental Grand is ...

Anyone has been to Vietnam recently? Any info is welcome ;-)
F.

Before kids, my wife and I did Grand Cayman three years in a row.
It's been 6 years, we just did the obligatory Di$neyworld vacation
(vacation??), and now we're dying to go to Cayman without the kids.
We want to do Cayman Brac, and get away from the relative hustle and

Is there anyone out there who did a trip to PNG from NY?  I'm trying
to plan, and am gathering "intelligence" on when is the best time to
go, whether or not there's anyway to cut down on the round-trip $2000
airfare, which liveaboards are good...I don't want to be overly

am flying TACA from San pedro Sula to Roatan. Is carryon of regs etc
advisable?

Does anyone know anything about this property?  Would anyone recommend it?
Thanks!
Natalie

What airlines fly into Bonaire?  What's the easiest way to get there from
Atlanta?
Thanks!
Natalie

Anyone know the best options for a couple days diving at this hotel?  I see
Bob Soto is on site and offers boat packages.  Is there shore diving at the
property?
TIA

Any suggestions on the best dive operators at these places?